You booked your flight. You reserved your hotel. You applied for your visas. You packed your bags. You’re all ready, right? Not so fast. Whether you’re going on the vacation of a lifetime or a trip back home to see the family; whether you have a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment in Washington DC, you’ll need to prepare your place for your absence. Use this vacation preparation checklist to get sorted before you set out. Notify Your Landlord As soon as you have exact dates, tell the landlord or onsite manager of your Washington DC luxury apartments that ...

Need a break from the city? Want to enjoy spring to the fullest? From urban parks and botanical gardens to sprawling estates and world-class zoos, there are plenty of ways to enjoy nature without ever leaving the city. Here are a few of the best spots in and around DC for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Meridian Hill Park Less than a mile away from The Park Monroe apartments in Columbia Heights, you can stretch out in this upscale 12-acre park, which also happens to be a designated National Historic Landmark. Climb the steps around the cascading waterfall, walk through ...

Everyone loves a good wedding. But the prospect of a year-long planning process can be daunting. You need to book the venue, hire the florist, engage the photographer, buy the dress, print the invitations, and so much more. Checking off that never-ending list can be stressful, if not maddening. To help you manage the task of planning a Washington DC wedding, we’ve put together this 12-month to-do list. Whether you’re tying the knot in an idyllic, rural setting or a downtown hotel; whether you’re honeymooning in Florence or staying put in your luxury apartments in DC, this handy wedding planning ...

You knew Washington DC was a cultural and political hotspot, but did you know it’s also one of the best wedding destinations in the country? Whether you want to host a chic wedding in the heart of the city or a fairytale wedding set amid the rolling hills of Virginia, it’s not hard to find the perfect spot within an hour of your apartments in Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, or Woodley Park. To help make planning easier, we’ve listed some of the most incredible and unique wedding venues in and around the DC area. The Sequoia The Sequoia has been ...

You don’t need a fortune to make your apartment more homelike or more you. Decorating on a budget is easier than you think if you follow a few basic principles of interior design. Here’s how to add a little style, comfort, and personality to your luxury apartment in Washington DC. Start with the Staples When you first move into your apartment, you have to furnish and decorate from scratch, and that means picking out those big staple items—the ones you can’t live without. Obviously, a bed and a sofa are essential. You will, after all, need somewhere to lay your ...

No one knows how, why, or when spring cleaning became such a venerable tradition. Maybe it’s because old fireplaces covered homes in a layer of soot during the winter months. It may have something to do with religious observances. It could simply be that no one has the energy to clean in the dead of winter or the inclination to get sweaty in the balm of summer. Whatever the reason, you would do well to take some pointers before tackling that apartment in Washington, DC head-on. Your Handy Apartment Spring Cleaning Checklist There’s day-to-day cleaning, and then there’s spring cleaning. ...

How do you decorate luxury apartments in Washington DC? If you’re like most residents, you want apartment décor that’s unique, personal, and affordable. You want items you won’t find in every other apartment in the city for prices that won’t throw you into debt. Years ago, that might have been a challenge, but, these days, there are countless online retailers and artisan communities that cater to modern needs. Here are some of the best. Wayfair Probably the most well-known destination for discount home goods, Wayfair still leads the pack when it comes to bargains. The site, which sells everything from ...

You live in a luxury apartment in DC, one of the hippest, most happening cities in the country. In addition to its rich history and political goings-on, this metropolis is home to fine restaurants, stylish bars, indie bookstores, world-class museums, and so much more. Perhaps that’s why tastemakers have named DC the staycation capital of the country or, at least, one of the top three. With such a varied offering here at home, it’s no wonder so many people skip the long drives and the cramped planes to instead play the tourist in their own city. If that sounds like ...

March is finally here! And with it, college basketball’s most celebrated, most watched, and most gripping event—March Madness, that month-long contest during which 68 of college basketball’s best teams compete for the most coveted prize in the league, with college players hoping to catch notice from NBA recruiters. Among the competitors, you’ll find some local teams to cheer for—the Patriots from George Mason University, the Eagles from American University, the Hoyas from Georgetown University, the Terrapins from the University of Maryland, and more. If you’re one of the many fans who’s planning on hosting a bash for friends and family, ...

It’s here. March Madness. According to the official NCAA schedule, Selection Sunday falls on March 11th this year, while the First Four takes place on March 13th and 14th. The Final Four will dominate the airwaves on March 31st and April 2nd when the last teams go head to head in what often turns out to be a nail-biting finish. The only question is what will you be doing when Madness is sweeping the nation? You could throw your own party in your Washington DC luxury apartment, but you probably won’t be serving bean dip and beer every day for ...